Choosing a dumpster size for San Francisco
With so many pre-1960 homes in San Francisco, plaster and lath tear-outs are common. They are heavy: pick by weight allowance first.
When is a 10-yard right?
When the job is about 3 pickup truckloads: small bathroom, one-room cleanout. It measures roughly 12 × 8 × 3.5 ft.
When is a 15-yard right?
When the job is about 4–5 pickup truckloads: basement cleanout, mid-size roof. It measures roughly 16 × 7.5 × 4 ft.
When is a 20-yard right?
When the job is about 6–8 pickup truckloads: kitchen remodel, garage cleanout. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 4.5 ft.
When is a 30-yard right?
When the job is about 9–12 pickup truckloads: whole-home cleanout, big remodel. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 6 ft.
When is a 40-yard right?
When the job is about 12–16 pickup truckloads: demolition, new construction. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 8 ft.
Dimensions are typical; containers and weight limits vary by company.